Matching a catamaran Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2010 against a modified vee Nordic Boats 42 Inferno 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Nordic Boats 42 Inferno 2009 measures 42,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2010 at 34,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nordic Boats 42 Inferno 2009 tips the scales at 8 975 lbs — 8 890 lbs less than the Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2010 at 85 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nordic Boats 42 Inferno 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2010 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nordic Boats 42 Inferno 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nordic Boats 42 Inferno 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 42,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nordic Boats 34 Hurricane 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.